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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.98, 322.39 and 105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.98, 322.39 and 105.23 is: 157.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.98 : 322.39 = 105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.98/322.39 = 105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.98x = 322.39 × 105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.98x = 33,923.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,923.22/214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.80

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